19 We love[a] because he first loved us.(A) 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and yet hates his brother or sister,(B) he is a liar.(C) For the person who does not love his brother or sister(D) whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.[b] 21 And we have this command from him: The one who loves God must also love his brother and sister.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 4:19 Other mss add him
  2. 4:20 Other mss read has seen, how is he able to love ... seen? (as a question)

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Military Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch for Marines
CSB Military Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch for Marines
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $18.49
Save: $6.50 (26%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Athlete's Bible, Navy Soft Imitation Leather
CSB Athlete's Bible, Navy Soft Imitation Leather
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $21.99
Save: $8.00 (27%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Outreach New Testament
CSB Outreach New Testament
Retail: $1.99
Our Price: $1.29
Save: $0.70 (35%)
CSB, Here's Hope, NT,  - Case of 48
CSB, Here's Hope, NT, - Case of 48
Retail: $72.00
Our Price: $54.99
Save: $17.01 (24%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
The CSB Study Bible for Women, Teal Flowers LeatherTouch
The CSB Study Bible for Women, Teal Flowers LeatherTouch
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $30.11
Save: $29.88 (50%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars